ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 24
The games released on this day in gaming history.
62 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
30 Years AgoPhilosoma
PlayStationNorth America
In Philosoma, you blast through 18 vertical scrolling deep space environments in search of the mysterious distress call, destroying enemies and obstacles in your path.
16 Years AgoGrease
Nintendo DSWorldwide
The Grease video game for Wii is a unique way for fans of the classic musical to sing and dance with friends and family alongside Danny Zuko, Sandy Olsson, The Pink Ladies and the T-Birds.
39 Years AgoTitanic Mystery: Ao no Senritsu
Famicom Disk SystemJapan
2:20 AM. 15th April, 1912 The greatest ocean liner in history just sank into the Atlantic. The R.M.S.
36 Years AgoHome Run Nighter '90: The Pennant League
FamicomJapan
Home Run Night '90: The Pennant League is a Sports game, developed and published by Data East, which was released in Japan in 1990.
36 Years AgoMagical Dinosaur Tour
PC Engine CDNorth America
You're exploring a primeval forest over 100 million years ago. Suddenly, the mighty Tyrannosaurus appears! With a push of a button, you bring him to life!
36 Years AgoFudou Myouou Den
FamicomJapan
In a land of impossible evils... all paths lead to the Dark Lord! A beautiful princess cries out in terror, and a world despairs in darkness.
36 Years AgoShanghai II
PortFamicomJapan
Shanghai II is a variant of the puzzle game also known as solitaire mahjong.
34 Years AgoTatsujin
PC EngineWorldwide
Tatsujin is a vertical shooter by Taito and conversion of Toaplan arcade game originally released in 1988. The evil Gidans are about to invade the Borogo system, their armada of giant asteroids are approaching and they have to be stopped.
34 Years AgoDyna Brothers
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
Dyna Brothers (ダイナブラザーズ) is a 1992 strategy game by CRI for the Sega Mega Drive released exclusively in Japan. It was followed by Dyna Brothers 2.
30 Years AgoFuruta Atsuya no Simulation Pro Yakyuu 2
Super FamicomJapan
A baseball game and the sequel to 1995's Simulation Pro Yakyuu. Features the name and likeness of Atsuya Furuta, catcher for the Yakult Swallows.
26 Years AgoDance Dance Revolution 4thMix
ArcadeJapanAsia
Dance Dance Revolution 4thMix, or 4thMix, is the 4th game in the main Dance Dance Revolution series of music video games. It was released as an arcade game by Konami on August 24, 2000. Although only officially released in Japan, units exist worldwide.
26 Years AgoDance Dance Revolution Solo 4thMix
PortArcadeJapanAsia
Dance Dance Revolution Solo 4thMix and Dance Dance Revolution Solo 4thMix Plus were released concurrently with 4thMix and 4thMix Plus respectively, designed for use with Solo cabinets. The changes in the actual game engine are few, but significant.
26 Years AgoRune Jade
DreamcastJapan
Role-playing game that supported the Dreamcast Keyboard. Up to five people can participate simultaneously in this online RPG. The game can be played offline as well, as any party characters not controlled by players will be controlled by the computer.
26 Years AgoThe Mechsmith Run=Dim
PS2Japan
In the year 2052, global warming has melted the polar ice caps and entire land masses plunge under the swells of newborn water. Charged with the task of saving what's left of the economy, you and a team of techs develop mecha to help achieve salvation.
26 Years AgoRune Caster
DreamcastJapan
Rune Caster (ルーンキャスター) is a Sega Dreamcast tactical role-playing game developed by Noisia and published by Vision.
26 Years AgoPrismaticallization
DreamcastJapan
Prismaticallization is a dating sim, whose hero is a highschool senior named Shoji. He finds a strange object when he's invited to a summer resort by his classmate Akemi. The object causes him to repeat a day, but seems slightly different.
26 Years AgoSuperLite 1500 Series: Fishing Club - Bouhatei no Tsuri-hen
PlayStationJapan
Fishing Club: Bouhatei no Tsuriken is a Sports game, developed and published by Success, which was released in Japan in 2000.
26 Years AgoSuperLite 1500 Series: Fishing Club - Hama no Tsuri-hen
PlayStationJapan
Fishing Club: Hama no Tsuriken is a Sports game, developed and published by Success, which was released in Japan in 2000.
26 Years AgoSuperLite 1500 Series: Fishing Club - Boat no Tsuri-hen
PlayStationJapan
Fishing Club: Boat no Tsuriken is a Sports game, developed and published by Success, which was released in Japan in 2000.
26 Years AgoDragstars
PlayStationJapan
Dragstar puts you in the driving seat of one of 20 souped-up drag racers. Leave the rest blinking in the smoke of burnt rubber as you become a true Dragstar! Drag racing is a simple sport.
26 Years AgoYuukyuu Kumikyoku All Star Project
PlayStationJapan
The final title in the Yuukyuu Gensoukyoku series, and is once again a traditional Japanese adventure game. The story takes place in an alternate continuity where the characters from the previous games are all students at the same school.
25 Years AgoNCAA Football 2002
PS2Worldwide
NCAA Football was an American football video game series developed by EA Sports in which players control and compete against current Division I FBS college teams. The series is a younger brother to the Madden NFL series.
25 Years AgoVIP
PortGame Boy ColorEurope
V.I.P. is based on the TV series of the same name. V.I.P. is a bodyguard agency that protects its clients in Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Los Angeles. Pamela Anderson stars as Vallery Irons, the boss of the Vallery Irons Protection bodyguard agency.
25 Years AgoWWF Betrayal
Game Boy ColorEurope
It seems that there's a conspiracy afoot in the WWF! All of the other wrestlers have conspired against you, kidnapped Stephanie McMahon, and stolen the WWF Heavyweight Title belt.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.